From a trendy Scandinavian sofa and an interactive documentary to designer privacy pods and a silent hairdryer, these are the VISI team’s top picks for the week.
1. Cathrine Rudolph’s Astrid Seater
“The quilting on this Scandi couch (available locally through SofaCompany.com) is definitely on trend,” says editor-in-chief Sumien Brink about Danish designer Cathrine Rudolph’s Astrid Seater sofa.
Image credit: za.sofacompany.com
2. The Garden of Earthly Delights Interactive Documentary
This interactive online experience allows you to explore Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch’s famed triptych, The Garden of Earthly Delights. You can zoom in and out and inspect the work closely and listen to sounds and music that accompany each section of the painting. “So clever!” says online editor Lindi Brownell Meiring. Explore it here.
Image credit: tuinderlusten-jheronimusbosch.ntr.nl
3. Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte Design Studio’s Nascondino Collection
Deputy editor Annemarie Meintjes loves these private alcoves by Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte Design Studio, created for quiet and contemplative moments.
Image credit: pedvp.com
4. Dyson’s Supersonic Hairdryer
Dyson’s new supersonic hairdryer purports to not only dry hair faster, but do so silently. “Now I can dry my hair without waking up my husband!” says special projects manager Cecilia du Plessis.
Image credit: designboom.com
5. Christopher Jenner Nest Tables
“I adore these atypical nesting tables designed by South African-born Christopher Jenner, which were launched with Nilufar Gallery at Salone del Mobile,” remarks editor-at-large Malibongwe Tyilo. “Gorgeous!”
Image credit: christopherjenner.com
